ZRHK TENAX Dobele Cruises to Convincing Win Over Mistra

January 25, 2026

ZRHK TENAX Dobele delivered a commanding performance at home today, securing a 30:21 victory over Mistra in the Baltic Handball League. After their previous encounter ended in a 31:31 draw on 9 November 2025, Dobele made a resounding statement in this rematch, taking control early and never looking back.

Match Overview
The home side established a solid foundation in the first half, leading 14:9 at the break. From the outset, Dobele’s offense clicked, combining sharp shooting with disciplined defense to stifle Mistra’s key scorers. Mistra struggled to find consistency, only managing intermittent bursts, particularly from Serhii Orlovskyi, who converted four of his seven 7-meter attempts.

Key Moments

• Early Breakthroughs: Mistra initially took the lead with Orlovskyi and Arno Vare scoring in the opening minutes, but Dobele quickly responded with Ričards Juzups converting two successful 7-meter throws to equalize at 3:3.
• Momentum Swing: Between the 13th and 17th minutes, Dobele scored five unanswered goals, highlighted by Emīls Kurzemnieks and Kārlis Krūmiņš, pushing the score to 7:4 and forcing Mistra to call a timeout.
• Second Half Domination: Dobele extended their lead throughout the second half, with Nils Kreicbergs, Linards Usāns, and Ričards Juzups consistently finding the net. Mistra could not narrow the gap, and Dobele maintained control, finishing with a nine-goal margin.

Top Performers

• ZRHK TENAX Dobele:
  • Ričards Juzups (#17): 4 goals, including 3 successful 7-meter shots.
  • Nils Kreicbergs (#17): 4 goals from 5 shots, instrumental in both halves.
  • Linards Usāns (#13/5): 4 goals, providing critical offensive support in the second half.
  • Ričards Juzups and Linards Reitmanis (#10): Reliable from the 7-meter line, each converting their opportunities.
  • Kārlis Krūmiņš (#7): 4 goals, pivotal in shifting momentum in the first half.
• Mistra:
  • Serhii Orlovskyi (#77): 7 goals, including 4 successful 7-meter attempts.
  • Arno Vare (#11): 5 goals, keeping Mistra competitive in the early stages.
  • Aron Leppik (#6): 3 goals, contributing in crucial moments despite team struggles.

Statistical Highlights

• Dobele outshot Mistra and converted efficiently, with several players scoring multiple goals.
• Defensive discipline was key, with Mistra earning several 2-minute suspensions that Dobele capitalized on.
• Dobele’s depth allowed for rotations that maintained intensity throughout the match.